TOM BROWN FINE ART

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

For a very limited time I am offering this painting at a special Holiday Price of just $50 plus shipping. “DESERT MOONRISE” is a 4x6 inch original plein air oil painting ready to frame. For purchasing details email me directly: tombrownstudio@cox.net

When time or circumstances do not permit a larger painting these small sizes allow me to explore an idea, capture a moment on location or work out problems before launching into a large painting in the studio. This original oil painting is a little jewel with lots of sparkle. It was painted directly from nature in the late afternoon, using the small “Stealth Paintbox” seen in my recent YouTube videos. Thanks for watching.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

This original oil painting is a little jewel with lots of sparkle. Paintings this size are known by various names such as miniatures, ACEOs (Art Cards Editions & Originals), postcard paintings or pocket paintings. And they are highly collectible. When time or circumstances do not permit a larger painting these small sizes allow me to explore an idea, capture a moment on location or work out problems before launching into a large painting in the studio. This painting is a mere 4”x3”. It is small enough to fit in your pocket or use as an elegant bookmark. And yet in the right frame it will make a beautiful statement in any room of the home. (This painting is sold unframed.)

Friday, November 25, 2011

This original oil painting is a little jewel with lots of sparkle. Paintings this size are known by various names such as miniatures, ACEOs (Art Cards Editions & Originals), postcard paintings or pocket paintings. And they are highly collectible. When time or circumstances do not permit a larger painting these small sizes allow me to explore an idea, capture a moment on location or work out problems before launching into a large painting in the studio. This painting is a mere 4”x3”. It is small enough to fit in your pocket or use as an elegant bookmark. And yet in the right frame it will make a beautiful statement in any room of the home. (This painting is sold unframed.)Click here to bid:http://www.ebay.com/sch/tombrownfineart/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

For a short time I am accepting a limited number of commissions with special Holiday Pricing. If you have a favorite photo you would like as an original oil painting, or if you see a “sold” painting on my blog and would like me to create a similar painting for you, contact me at tombrownstudio@cox.net

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

For a short time I am accepting a limited number of commissions with special Holiday Pricing. If you have a favorite photo you would like as an original oil painting, or if you see a “sold” painting on my blog and would like me to create a similar painting for you, contact me attombrownstudio@cox.net

Monday, November 21, 2011

HOLIDAY COMMISSIONS AT SPECIAL PRICES:For a short time I am accepting a limited number of commissions at low Holiday Pricing. If you have a favorite photo you would like as an original oil painting, or if you see a “sold” painting on my blog and would like me to create a similar painting for you, contact me with the title of the painting, the date it was blogged and the size you’d like it. Email me attombrownstudio@cox.net

TODAY’S PAINTING:This original oil painting is a little jewel with lots of sparkle.

Paintings this size are known by various names such as miniatures, ACEOs (Art Cards Editions & Originals), postcard paintings or pocket paintings. And they are highly collectible.

When time or circumstances do not permit a larger painting these small sizes allow me to explore an idea, capture a moment on location or work out problems before launching into a large painting in the studio.

This painting is a mere 4”x3”. It is small enough to fit in your pocket or use as an elegant bookmark. And yet in the right frame it will make a beautiful statement in any room of the home. (This painting is sold unframed.)

Sunday, November 20, 2011

HOLIDAY COMMISSIONS AT SPECIAL PRICES:For a short time I am accepting a limited number of commissions at low Holiday Pricing. If you have a favorite photo you would like as an original oil painting, or if you see a “sold” painting on my blog and would like me to create a similar painting for you, contact me with the title of the painting, the date it was blogged and the size you’d like it. Email me attombrownstudio@cox.net

TODAY’S PAINTING:This original oil painting is a little jewel with lots of sparkle.

Paintings this size are known by various names such as miniatures, ACEOs (Art Cards Editions & Originals), postcard paintings or pocket paintings. And they are highly collectible.

When time or circumstances do not permit a larger painting these small sizes allow me to explore an idea, capture a moment on location or work out problems before launching into a large painting in the studio.

This painting is a mere 4”x3”. It is small enough to fit in your pocket or use as an elegant bookmark. And yet in the right frame it will make a beautiful statement in any room of the home. (This painting is sold unframed.)

Saturday, November 19, 2011

For a short time I am accepting a limited number of commissions with special Holiday Pricing. If you have a favorite photo you would like as an original oil painting, or if you see a “sold” painting on my blog and would like me to create a similar painting for you, just let me know the title of the painting and the date it appeared on my blog. You can contact me at tombrownstudio@cox.net

Friday, November 04, 2011

ARTISTS: To emotionally connect with viewers it is necessary to put emotion into your work. Some of the factors that attract buyers to paintings are surface texture, brush stroke technique, color-mixing, paint application, lighting, composition, control of value shapes, and mood.

“THE LOADED BRUSH” is my online lesson that covers all of these elements and more. It is delivered by email as a pdf for just $20. (How many sales will it take to recoup that?) Email for details: tombrownstudio@cox.net

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Yesterday I discussed how I look for the “visual poetry” in a subject. I find the aspects that emotionally attracted me and put those feelings into the painting.

I painted this one at the seashore, sitting on the sand as the waves washed in with a hypnotic rhythm. It was a very restful, dreamy mood and I wanted to put that feeling into the painting.

I noticed the criss-cross pattern the waves left on the sands. And the many subtle colors in the waves, the colors of the surf itself, the sky and even the wet sand. These were a part of the experience and I made sure to include these things as well.

As surf rolled in and broke in white foam, it made shimmering reflections in the surface of the ocean. I studied wave after wave, observing these effects so that I could capture that effect also.

I was very pleased with this painting; I think it captured the feelings I wanted to express. I hope you like it too. “A RESTFUL DAY AT THE OCEAN” is a 6x6 inch oil painting, created on site directly from nature (en plein air).

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

During a recent Plein Air Workshop I taught, I discussed the two separate aspects of creating fine art paintings: the development of technical skills, and the artist’s creative skills.

Technical skills can be easily taught. How to handle the brush, how to use the palette knife, how to create specific color mixtures, even the elements of composition, etc. But there’s another even more important element of creating art that can emotionally connect with the viewer.

It’s the creative aspect. That’s about how an artist sees the possibilities within a given subject. It’s about how to find the emotional life of a subject and make decisions about bringing those things into a painting so that others can see them and feel them as well.

To connect with these feelings and reactions an artist must look within his or her heart and soul. It’s not about recording dry facts on canvas. It’s about recording the “poetry” of the subject.

To create truly fine pieces of art, we must become “visual poets” rather than merely accurate technicians. That visual poetry is what I attempt to bring to my subjects. And when a viewer is moved emotionally by my paintings, then I have succeeded.

This painting was created from the side of the road, using the “stealth” pochade paint box you’ve seen in one of my recent YouTube videos. I parked on the shoulder of the road and painted with the pochade box resting on my lap. I wanted to capture the quiet serenity of this country setting.“QUIET SERENITY” is a 6x6 plein air oil painting, created entirely on location. I hope you like it.

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About Me

I am an American artist and I host a TV Art Instruction show where I teach studio oil painting and plein air painting in the Impressionist style.
I also teach other artists how to paint through oil painting workshops and art instruction CDs and DVDs.
My Impressionist plein air landscapes, still life compositions, portraits and figure paintings have been represented through prominent galleries for more than 20 years.
My paintings are in corporate collections including the City of Irvine, Sears, Standard Oil, and Coca Cola. My work is often seen in leading art publications like Southwest Art, Art & Antiques, American Art Review, American Art Collector, Art Calendar and others.
I am a former president of the Orange Art Association and past member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association and Southern California Plein Air Painters Association.
On my Daily Painter blog I offer affordable small original oil paintings to introduce my work to new and ongoing collectors. Much of my work these days is done on a private commission basis, and I welcome inquiries.
Thanks for looking.